Quick laser calculator

Laser Cutting Time Calculator

Estimate laser cutting cycle time from cut length, material, thickness, laser power, pierce count, setup time, and utilization. Use this quick time calculator before opening the full laser cutting cost calculator.

Best next step

Once the time estimate looks reasonable, carry the cutting length, pierce count, setup time, and shop assumptions into the detailed quote workflow.

Time Inputs

Total toolpath length from drawing or CAM

Use nesting utilization or a shop planning value

Enter job inputs to estimate laser cutting time.

How This Time Estimate Works

1. Cutting time

Cutting time equals total path length divided by estimated cutting speed.

2. Pierce time

Pierce time equals pierce count multiplied by seconds per pierce.

3. Setup time

Setup time is added separately so short runs and first-piece checks stay visible.